Summit on Housing and the Canadian Economy

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Fairmont Château Laurier, Adam Ballroom

Come together with leaders from across the Canadian economy and society for a one-day summit to focus on housing affordability

Housing affordability's impact on the labour market, economic productivity, poverty, and economic advancement cannot be ignored. Housing construction and development is a powerful economic engine in Canada. By any measure of human impact, social impact, and economic impact, the system is broken.

CHRA, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are co-hosting a summit bringing together leaders from multiple economic sectors to explore the links between a strong Canadian economy and housing affordability, find solutions, make connections, and identify actions.

Join us for this event to learn from housing and economic experts and to:

create and foster connections between leaders of multiple sectors of the Canadian economy, and
explore the links between housing affordability, health, economic productivity, domestic supply chains, labour supply and Canadian prosperity.

Programming

Enjoy sessions led by:

economists
municipalities
industry leaders
health experts

🏨 Accommodation

Booking deadline August 22, 2026

CHRA has secured preferred rates the Chateau Laurier Ottawa for participants attending the Summit.

Book now.

✈️ Travel

CHRA has secured discount codes for Air Canada, WestJet, and Via Rail.

Air Canada

The travel period begins Wednesday, September 16, 2026 and ends Thursday, October 01, 2026.
For North America' 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel' 10% on standard fares & higher. 12% discount on Business Class fares (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class).
Use discount code: EB7NT8E1

WestJet

The travel period begins Wednesday, September 16, 2026 and ends Thursday, October 01, 2026.
5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares
Use discount code: 6N9U6XJ

Via Rail

Valid September 18 2026 to September 29 2026 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa and return.
10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class.
In the Add a discount code field, select Conference Fares and enter the code 16192.

Networking reception | Wednesday, September 23, 6:00pm | Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant

Event participants are invited to join MPs, senators, and other VIPs for a free mix-and-mingle reception near Parliament Hill. Enjoy refreshment while catching up with peers and making new connections.

Register for the Summit

Registration

$495 plus HST

Housing on the Hill attendees receive a $100 discount on registration.

CHRA members: Register for Housing on the Hill first to receive your discount code.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Notice of cancellation or request for refund or substitution must be sent in writing to events-evenements@chra-achru.ca.

See our cancellation policy for details.